Bob Ross Tabletop Easel

Bob Ross's Tabletop Easel, constructed of natural hardwood, is built with an "H" frame architecture for stability and support. A channeled center mast raises and lowers the canvas carriage. Rubber grippers secure the canvas so it won't slip, even with heavy-handed brush strokes.

Great Tabletop Easel that I use to do painting. Easy to assemble and take down. I couldn't be happier! You can bet I will never use anything except bob ross products. It is just ashamed that we lost him so early in life.

This easel was a Christmas gift I received last year. I was skeptical at first due to the branding on the easel, but this is my favorite of the two easels I own.

What I like most about this easel is that it is both light AND sturdy. It will go to a low enough angle for watercolors and will also tilt forward for pastels and charcoal. It also requires little force to tighten the knobs enough to hold whatever position you need it to. What I do dislike about it is that the knobs for the top of the mast and the angle adjustment must be below the horizontal piece of wood on the mast's slide to be stored completely flat. The other small complaint I have with this easel is that the rubber grippers can make a drawing board slightly crooked if it is resting on top of them. If you use a drawing board, make sure to place the bottom of it behind the grippers.

The previous review made this easel seem to be a hassle to live with but it is not. The knobs are quick to twist off and do not require over tightening. I've also used this easel inside, outside, on tables, and even on the floor. I have always found it easy to set up and easy to put away. It is not anywhere near the hindrance that my unbranded French Easel is to set up and put away.

Out of the box, the easel is strong structurally, but the wood is a bit rough and not stained. Though the easel can be collapsed to lie flat, this requires unscrewing the bottom and top tray and screwing them into the back side...not a quick process. The biggest hindrance though is the height, which is about 40 inches, so if you want to use the easel at a low angle (for watercolor), it requires a VERY deep table, and no shelves above. If you don't need to be able to put it away, and always work upright, it would work fine. For my needs, I went with a different one.

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